The parking lights in the bumper does not match the color of my HID's so want to change them to Piaa superwhites.

I breifly checked the owners manual, but could not figure out how to
remove that lens to replace the wedge. I have the factory aero kit.

Which wedges are you guys using to match the HID color? are those 192 size?

thanks :smile:

 

You dont have to remove the lens; you remove the small socket with the bulb by twisting it and pulling it out. It's the 192 style wedge bulb.

 

thanks for the info...but how do i get to that plug? do i need to remove the front bumper? is it accessible after opening the hood?

front of car:


( )______( ) <= headlights
O______ O <= these are the ones I want to get to.
o_______o <= foglights

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2003 Cooper-S IndiBlue/Black Top: #1, #2, #3, Factory aero kit, R90 wheels.

 

Open the the hood and you will find the access hole on either side of the car for those lights behind the bumper, You will see some small wiring harnesses, and two sockets, one large and one small. The large one is the amber turn signal, the small one is the white marker light. I have big hands but am still quite able to remove either socket. Twist the socket counterclockwise (looking from behind) and then pull it towards the back of the car to remove it. Pull out the old bulb, push in the new one and reverse what you did to get the socket out. Repeat for the other side, and you are done.

 

Before you do a replacement, why not try the optical blue film treatment?

https://secure2.websitecomplete.com/...d.asp?prod=148

all for under $15.

 

greatbear- thanksvery much! getting me some piaa's today :smile:

 

Where are you kids getting these bulbs at?

(i think i'll pass on the blue film thing, seems kind of cheap)

 

rg- im just buying these locally at a shop called One6 in ArlingtonHts, IL.

actually, i went with the polarg whites with blue hue as it is a tad more bluer than
the piaa superwhites. im going to pop these babies in this morning. :smile:

 

>>Before you do a replacement, why not try the optical blue film treatment?
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MGCMAN that is a very cool idea. Has any one done this to their MINI?????

 

just to follow up, i installed the Polarigs yesterday and they look fantastic
over the stock markers. :smile: its a little blue so i may end up trying out the
piaa superwhites later on...my other cars are using piaa superwhites so
can swap them out. :smile:

thanks again for your help.